Class 10 Science - Chapter Magnetic effects of Electric Current NCERT Solutions | Two circular coils A and B are placed cl

The magnetic field in a given region is uniform. Draw a diagram to represent it.

How does a solenoid behave like a magnet? Can you determine the north and south poles of a current–carrying solenoid with the help of a bar magnet? Explain.

Explain the underlying principle and working of an electric generator by drawing a labelled diagram. What is the function of brushes?

In Activity 13.7, how do we think the displacement of rod AB will be affected if (i) current in rod AB is increased; (ii) a stronger horse-shoe magnet is used; and (iii) length of the rod AB is increased?

A positively-charged particle (alpha-particle) projected towards west is deflected towards north by a magnetic field. The direction of magnetic field is

   (a) towards south                 (b) towards east
   (c) downward                       (d) upward

Draw a labelled diagram of an electric motor. Explain its principle and working. What is the function of a split ring in an electric motor?

Consider a circular loop of wire lying in the plane of the table. Let the current pass through the loop clockwise. Apply the right-hand rule to find out the direction of the magnetic field inside and outside the loop.

Draw magnetic field lines around a bar magnet.

State Fleming’s left-hand rule.

List the properties of magnetic field lines.

Did Döbereiner’s triads also exist in the columns of Newlands’ Octaves? Compare and find out.

What is a good source of energy?

Why is diffusion insufficient to meet the oxygen requirements of multi-cellular organisms like humans?

What are trophic levels? Give an example of a food chain and state the different trophic levels in it.

What changes can you make in your habits to become more environment-friendly?

What is the difference between a reflex action and walking?

What is the importance of DNA copying in reproduction?

If a trait A exists in 10% of a population of an asexually reproducing species and a trait B exists in 60% of the same population, which trait is likely to have arisen earlier?

Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleared before burning in air?

Define the principal focus of a concave mirror.

Why do you think that there should be equitable distribution of resources? What forces would be working against an equitable distribution of our resources?

Identify the substances that are oxidised and the substance that are reduced in the following reactions.

    (i)    4Na(s)   +   O₂(g)    →    2Na₂O(s)
    (ii)   CuO(s)   +   H₂(g)    →    Cu(s)   +   H₂O(l)

What is the function of digestive enzymes?

Why are the small numbers of surviving tigers a cause of worry from the point of view of genetics?

Compute the heat generated while transferring 96000 coulomb of charge in one hour through a potential difference of 50 V.

What is ozone and how does it affect any ecosystem?

What are the functions performed by the testis in human beings?

What is a neutralisation reaction? Give two examples.

Why is damage to the ozone layer a cause for concern? What steps are being taken to limit this damage?

Several electric bulbs designed to be used on a 220 V electric supply line, are rated 10 W. How many lamps can be connected in parallel with each other across the two wires of 220 V line if the maximum allowable current is 5 A?